
No hike – Saturday August 20, 2022
Due to current weather forecast there will not be a hike this day. Your Hike Leader Team

Due to current weather forecast there will not be a hike this day. Your Hike Leader Team

******** THIS IS NOT A HIKE *********** *** RAIN, SNOW OR EXCESS HEAT AT WORK SITE WILL CANCEL EVENT ** Join Dianne for some light trail clean up of the DAGGER FLAT TRAIL - No experience required! THIS IS NOT A HIKE, but you will be among some of the most spectacular scenery near SCV. […]

Please read the full Description below CAREFULLY so you are aware of all meeting time/ location/ directions, details etc. THX Saturday July 17 - La Jolla Cyn Trailhead/ Ray Miller Backbone Trail / Overlook Trail to La Jolla Valley Trail Camp TIME(s): Meet at Trailhead (at the back of the parking lot) at 7:45 AM […]

PLEASE READ ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION/ HOST INFORMATION! We will view the surface expressions of the San Andreas Fault (SAF), the boundary between two tectonic plates. We will see old sag ponds, local geology, long linear features, displaced volcanic rock, pulverized granite, shutter ridges, fault gouge on a road cut, and have a picnic […]

Please read the full Description below CAREFULLY so you are aware of all meeting time/ location/ directions, details etc. THX La Jolla Cyn Trailhead/ Ray Miller Backbone Trail / Overlook Trail to La Jolla Valley Trail Camp TIME(s): Meet at Trailhead (at the back of the parking lot) at 7:45 AM to start hiking at […]

Meetup Time : 8:30 A.M. DISTANCE: 7 miles - out and back style. GAIN: 1700' RATED: Not for beginners. This one is Moderate / Moderate +++ mainly for thin air (low oxygen) impact and long steeper stretches. HIKE DURATION: About 4 1/2 hours (including a 20-minute snack break) DESCRIPTION: This 7-mile hike from the 8100 […]

Shorter or Longer Local Hikes: Weldon Canyon to the junction with East Canyon, or go longer out to Mission Peak and back. Distance/ Gain: Both hikes are Out and Back (O/B) style; length depends on whether you do the second part (an extra ~3.7 miles round trip). NOTE: If you just want to do the […]

Sunday October 02, 2022 : Los Pinetos Trial to Wilson Saddle, or on to Los Pinetos Peak (the Antennas), Both are Out and Back ** IF RAIN IS FALLING AT TRAILHEAD THIS HIKE WILL BE CANCELED ** Hike: Meet at 7:15 AM to head up trail at 7:30 AM (details below) DISTANCE: 7 miles Total, […]

Please read the full Description below CAREFULLY so you are aware of all meeting time/ location/ directions, details etc. THX La Jolla Cyn Trailhead/ Ray Miller Backbone Trail / Overlook Trail to La Jolla Valley Trail Camp TIME(s): Meet at Trailhead (at the back of the parking lot) at 7:45 AM to start hiking at […]
Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need. Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service. |
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